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Both of my parents experienced tooth loss in their late sixties. Because of this, I assume that I face the same fate. But as I learn more and more about tooth loss, I find that it's something I don't look forward to experiencing. In fact, I don't plan on losing any of my teeth. I spoke to my dentist about the subject, and he agrees that I can protect my teeth and gums from tooth loss. I just need to take better precautions with my oral health by eating right and visiting his dental office often. I started this blog to help you understand the dangers of not taking care of your mouth. Once you lose teeth, there's no getting them back. You can only replace them. Please keep my advice and tips in mind. They may come in handy one day.

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If you feel self-conscious about your yellowing teeth, then by doing some simple things you can greatly improve the look of your smile and whiten your teeth. Rather than purchasing expensive dental bleaching kits or visiting a cosmetic dentist, first try these time-tested tips to whiten your smile at home:
Tip: Know What Natural Teeth Should Look Like
When you were younger, your teeth were whiter because they did not have as many surface stains and because their inner dentin had not yet yellowed from age.
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Although you may have had a filling in the past, you still may not know much about dental cavities. Here are a few questions and answers to help demystify them.
How do cavities form?
Cavities, which are holes that develop within your tooth material, occur as acid demineralizes your enamel. Acids are corrosive to your tooth material and dissolve the minerals within your teeth.
Oral acids are often produced by the bacteria in your mouth, but they can also be introduced to your teeth through the foods that you consume.
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Your molars are the teeth that retain the most bite stress. In general, your molars are subjected to about 168 pounds of pressure. This is compared to an overall bite force of 5,600 pounds per square inch of force. This amount of pressure is surely substantial, and while the teeth can withstand much more stress than this, the teeth weaken over time. When this happens, the teeth start to crack. When a molar cracks, you will need to see an emergency dentist.
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When you wake up in the morning, you most likely lather on the toothpaste and brush your teeth. Many people can't start their day without doing this because they feel clean and refreshed once they're done. However, you need to remember that, while your toothpaste is helping you to feel cleaner, it isn't actually cleaning at all. In fact, it's the brushing that is cleaning your teeth. The toothpaste is simply making your breath smell better.
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If you have lost most of your teeth due to an accident or if your teeth have decomposed to the point that they need to be extracted, then you can have your mouth reconstructed. Reconstruction can occur in several different ways, but many people will opt for the placement of dental implants or dentures. Dental implants, like all on four varieties are a more permanent solution to reconstruction. The implants involve the placement of a reconstructive arch over four implants secured in the bottom jaw and four on the top jaw.
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